Mindfulness meditation is associated with decreases in partner negative affect in daily life

May, Christopher J.; Ostafin, Brian D.; Snippe, Evelien

doi:10.1002/ejsp.2599

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“…One study included not only couples but also dyads that were in daily contact, such as roommates and close friends. In this sample, 37.1% were in a romantic relationship (May et al, 2020). Overall, the average relationship duration was M = 12.42 years as reported in six studies (standard deviation reported only in two studies, SD = 14.35).…”

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“…As shown in Table 2, differential effects between partners emerged: While some studies revealed benefits for both partners (Birnie et al, 2010; Khaddouma et al, 2017), others reported benefits only for one partner (Berk et al, 2019; Gambrel & Piercy, 2015a). If only one partner was enrolled in the intervention, mindfulness increased more notably for them compared with their partners (Khaddouma et al, 2017; May et al, 2020). Similarly, only the meditating partner noted a significant increase in the facets of mindfulness as measured with the FFMQ (May et al, 2020).…”

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“…If only one partner was enrolled in the intervention, mindfulness increased more notably for them compared with their partners (Khaddouma et al, 2017; May et al, 2020). Similarly, only the meditating partner noted a significant increase in the facets of mindfulness as measured with the FFMQ (May et al, 2020).…”

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Mindfulness‐Based Couple Interventions: A Systematic Literature Review

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Over the past decades, mindfulness‐based interventions have been shown to improve individual health and well‐being in clinical and nonclinical settings. More recently, secular contemplative trainings were adapted to the couple context as research showed satisfying couple relationships to be one of the strongest predictors of physical and mental health. Mindfulness‐based interventions hence seem to be a promising treatment in couple counseling and therapy in both clinical and nonclinical settings. Therefore, we conducted a systematic review to provide an overview of the emerging literature in the field of mindfulness‐based interventions for couples and other dyads. Overall, sixteen studies met the inclusion criteria. To summarize the heterogeneous quantitative literature regarding individual outcomes, mindfulness interventions for couples seem to increase mindfulness, self‐compassion, well‐being, and quality of life. Additionally, we found initial evidence of beneficial effects on relieving psychopathological symptoms and psychobiological stress measures. Measures of relationship quality were the predominant dyadic outcome. Based on these studies, we cautiously conclude that mindfulness trainings can enhance relationship quality. Practitioners should be aware that mindfulness‐based interventions for couples can potentially improve the perceived relationship quality between partners and the individual burden. Future studies should expand the field, particularly with regard to other contemplative practices for couples such as compassion interventions.

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“…However, there were no such effects for positive behaviours. In line with this, May et al [39] found that mindfulness meditation practice was associated with a decrease in partner negative affect, but no increase in positive affect, showing that mindfulness may be more effective in reducing negative experiences than enhancing positive ones.…”

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“…Experiencing higher RM on a given day may also prevent one’s own attachment insecurity from undermining partner relationship behaviours. Research has found that one partner’s mindfulness lowers the other partner’s dominance and reactivity during relationship conflict [ 38 ] and negative affect [ 39 ]. Additionally, Kimmes et al [ 9 ] found that actor RM predicted better partner relationship quality and general wellbeing.…”

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Partners’ Relationship Mindfulness Promotes Better Daily Relationship Behaviours for Insecurely Attached Individuals

Gazder

Stanton

2020

IJERPH

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Attachment anxiety and avoidance are generally associated with detrimental relationship processes, including more negative and fewer positive relationship behaviours. However, recent theoretical and empirical evidence has shown that positive factors can buffer insecure attachment. We hypothesised that relationship mindfulness (RM)—open or receptive attention to and awareness of what is taking place internally and externally in a current relationship—may promote better day-to-day behaviour for both anxious and avoidant individuals, as mindfulness improves awareness of automatic responses, emotion regulation, and empathy. In a dyadic daily experience study, we found that, while an individual’s own daily RM did not buffer the effects of their own insecure attachment on same-day relationship behaviours, their partner’s daily RM did, particularly for attachment avoidance. Our findings for next-day relationship behaviours, on the other hand, showed that lower (vs. higher) prior-day RM was associated with higher positive partner behaviours on the following day for avoidant individuals and those with anxious partners, showing this may be an attempt to “make up” for the previous day. These findings support the Attachment Security Enhancement Model and have implications for examining different forms of mindfulness over time and for mindfulness training.

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Ecological Momentary Assessment in Mindfulness Research

Grégoire

Doucerain²

2023

Handbook of Assessment in Mindfulness Research

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Mindfulness meditation is associated with decreases in partner negative affect in daily life

Cited by 17 publications

References 46 publications

Mindfulness‐Based Couple Interventions: A Systematic Literature Review

Mindfulness‐Based Couple Interventions: A Systematic Literature Review

Partners’ Relationship Mindfulness Promotes Better Daily Relationship Behaviours for Insecurely Attached Individuals

Ecological Momentary Assessment in Mindfulness Research

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